Launch conference of the EU strategy for the Alpine Region

The launch conference of the EU strategy for the Alpine region (EUSALP) will mark the move to the timely implementation phase of the strategy, following its endorsement by EU leaders at the EU Council, currently foreseen for 17-18 December 2015.

This event will bring together the EU institutions, participating States and regions and all key players in the governance and implementation of the EUSALP and offers all the main stakeholders the opportunity to express their views and ideas on the best working methods and efficient management of the strategy.

This event is co-organised by the European Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia. The Foreign Ministers of the States involved and the Presidents of the regions of the Alpine area will be among the speakers of the conference. Corina Creţu, EU Commissioner for regional policy and Violeta Bulc, EU Commissioner for transport will represent the European Commission and reflect on the important experience gained from the other macro-regional strategies.